Biography of Gabriel Alexander Gabrielides

Gabriel Alexander Gabrielides graduated BSc from the University in 1934.

Gabrielides was born in Mersinia, Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, on 27 February 1908. He lived in Nicosia, Cyprus and was the son of Alexandros Gabrielides, a confectioner and manager.

Gabrielides first matriculated at the University of Glasgow in 1928-9, aged 18, joining the Faculty of Science. During his first year of study he signed up for classes in Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Mathematics.

He pursued a career as a mechanical engineer. He died on 17 April 1973.

Sources

Archival Materials

• DC183/11/74 General Council Register 1949
• R3/1/8 Dates of Birth of Graduates
• R3/2/3 University of Glasgow Roll of Graduates 1928-1937
• R8/5/49/4 Matriculation Slip 1928-1929 Men G - H

Summary

Gabriel Alexander Gabrielides
Born 18 February 1910.
Died 17 April 1973.
GU Degree: BSc, 1934; Science and Engineering,
University Link: Graduate
Occupation categories: engineers, mechanical
English snippet: Engineering graduate of the University of Glasgow in 1934
Record last updated: 24th Mar 2014

Country Associations

Turkey, Asia Minor, Mersina
Place of Birth

Cyprus, Nicosia

University Connections

University Roles

• Graduate